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USERGUIDE ® - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 2
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you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4 Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 5 Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 4
Contents Using a memory card 30 Using the diskette drive 31 Using an optical drive 31 Identifying drive types 31 Inserting an optical disc 32 Playing a CD 33 Playing a DVD 33 Playing a Blu-ray Disc 33 Playing an HD-DVD 33 Recording to optical discs 33 Creating audio and video files 33 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 5
59 Printing files across the network 59 Chapter 6: Protecting Your Computer 61 Hardware security 62 Kensington lock slot 62 Data security 62 system sounds 78 Changing mouse settings 79 Adding and modifying user accounts 80 Changing power-saving settings 81 Changing the power scheme - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 6
Contents iv - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 7
CHAPTER 1 Getting Help • Using the Gateway Web site • Using Help and Support • Using online help 1 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 8
to help you keep your computer in good operating condition. Gateway stands behind our value proposition to our customers-to provide best-of-class service and support in addition to high-quality, brand-name components at affordable prices. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 9
Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway computer. To start - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 10
forums where problems and issues are discussed. Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows Vista from the installation DVD, you - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 11
CHAPTER 2 Using Windows Vista • Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts 5 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 12
click Help and Support. Type Windows desktop in the Search Help box, then press Enter. Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up. The desktop contains the taskbar, the Start button, and the Recycle Bin icon. Desktop elements Description The taskbar - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 13
www.gateway.com Using the Start menu Help For more information about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows Start menu in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for files and folders, - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 14
and Support. Type window in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. When you double-click the icon for a drive, folder, file, or program, a window opens on the desktop. This example shows the Local Disk (C:) window, which opens after you double-click the Local Disk (C:) icon in the Computer window - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 15
folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Drives are like file cabinets because they hold files and folders. A computer almost always has more than one drive. Each drive has a letter, usually Local Disk (C:) for the hard drive. You may also have more drives such as a CD or DVD drive. To view - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 16
Start), then click Computer on the Start menu. 2 Double-click the drive where you want to put the new folder. Typically, Local Disk (C:) is your "Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to copy. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 17
"Searching for files" on page 12. 2 Right-click (press the right mouse button) the file or folder that you want to move. A pop-up menu opens on the desktop. folders: 1 In the Computer or Windows Explorer window, click the files or folders that you want to delete. For instructions on how to select - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 18
in the bin. These files cannot be restored. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop. The Recycle Bin window opens. 2 Click Search To find files and folders using the Search: 1 Click (Start), then click Search. The Search Results window opens. 2 If you want to search on your computer - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 19
gateway.com Using advanced search options Search can find files meeting more criteria than file name. You can narrow your search by selecting the search options that you want. You can search Support. Type files and folders in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Working with documents Computer - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 20
opens. 2 Begin composing your document. Use the menus and toolbar buttons at the top of the window to format the document. Saving a more information about saving documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type saving in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Opening a document To view, - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 21
more information about opening documents, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type opening files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Printing a document To print a document, you must have a printer connected to your computer or have access to a network printer. For more information about - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 22
click Help and Support. Type Windows keyboard shortcuts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The following table shows a few shortcuts that you can use in Windows and almost all programs that run and hold down the CTRL key, then click each of the remaining items. Click the - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 23
CHAPTER 3 Using the Internet and Faxes • Learning about the Internet • Setting up an Internet account • Using the World Wide Web • Using e-mail • Using faxes 17 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 24
computer, see your computer's hardware reference. If you do not have an Ethernet jack on your computer and would like to purchase an Ethernet card, visit the Accessory Store at accessories.gateway Check your telephone book for a list of Internet service providers available locally. • A Web browser-a - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 25
To set up an ISP service or to transfer an existing account to this computer, contact the ISP directly. Dial-up Internet connections are those using a telephone system to connect to the Internet. This may include ordinary analog telephone lines, ISDN connections, and in some cases ADSL over PPP, or - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 26
account with an Internet service provider (ISP), you address bar (for example www.gateway.com), then click GO on Support. Type connecting to a Web site in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. The Web browser locates the server computer on the Internet, downloads (transfers) data to your computer - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 27
by double-clicking it. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on the Web site to run or install the program. Help For more information about downloading files, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type downloading files in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Using e-mail E-mail - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 28
and Support. Type e-mail in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. To check your e-mail using Windows Mail: 1 Connect to your Internet service protect your computer from viruses, check any e-mail attachments using McAfee SecurityCenter. For more information, see "Protecting your computer from - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 29
modem is turned on before proceeding. Your fax cover page, on which you can include all required information, is set up when you prepare to send the first fax from this computer. You cannot send or receive a fax using a cable or DSL modem by following these instructions. Many Internet services exist - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 30
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes 5 Type the name of the fax modem in the dialog box, then click Next. The Choose how to receive faxes screen opens. 6 Click how you want to receive faxes, then click Unblock when the The Security Alert window opens. The New Fax window opens. 7 Create your fax, - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 31
www.gateway.com 9 To enter optional dialing rule information, click Dialing Rule and select a rule from the menu. If you have not set up a dialing rule, select - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 32
scanner, or open your document in the program it was created in. 2 Click File, then click Print. The Print dialog box opens. 3 Click the arrow button to open the Name list, then click the Fax printer. 26 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 33
www.gateway.com 4 Click Print. The Send Fax Wizard opens. 5 Complete the wizard by following the instructions in "Sending a Fax" on page 23, or "Faxing a scanned document or from programs" on page 26. Canceling a fax You can cancel a fax that you have - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 34
CHAPTER 3: Using the Internet and Faxes 28 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 35
CHAPTER 4 Using Drives and Media Files • Using the diskette drive • Using the memory card reader • Using an optical drive • Playing music and movies • Creating audio files and music libraries • Creating music CDs and video DVDs • Creating and copying data discs • Using Windows Media Center 29 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 36
MP3 player, or cellular telephone. (Your computer's memory card reader may look different.) Memory card reader slots Activity indicator Memory card types The memory card reader supports several memory card types. To determine which types are supported by your card reader, and what types the slots - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 37
then press the diskette eject button. Using an optical drive You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features using optical disc drives, which include CD drives, Blu-ray drives, and DVD and HD-DVD drives. Identifying drive types Your Gateway computer may contain one of the - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 38
DVD-RW, and Blu-ray discs. HD-DVD Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs and HD-DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and HD-DVD discs. Inserting an optical disc 32 Activity indicator (location varies) Manual eject hole Eject button - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 39
burning program on your computer to copy tracks from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data discs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more. For more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating music CDs and video DVDs" on page 40. Creating audio and video files You can - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 40
Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information about using Windows Media Player, click Help. To play a file using Windows Media Player: Shortcut Start Ö Computer Ö find the file Ö double-click the file - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 41
in your computer. If you do not have a DVD-compatible drive and would like to add an internal or external drive, visit the Accessory Store at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about playing optical discs, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type playing discs in the Search Help box - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 42
Using Drives and Media Files 3 If a dialog box opens and asks you what you want the computer to do with the disc, click Play. Windows Media Player opens and begins playing the disc. Media Player opens. Playback controls 4 If the disc is not already playing, click (play). Playlist Video screen 36 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 43
audio files, see "Playing audio and video files" on page 34. To record an audio file: Shortcut Start Ö All Programs Ö Accessories Ö Sound Recorder 1 Plug a microphone into one of the microphone jacks on your computer. For the location of the microphone jacks, see your computer's Reference Guide - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 44
software. You cannot copy tracks from copy-protected CDs. Using Windows Media Player, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer's hard drive as WMA or MP3 files. WMA and MP3 are methods for digitally compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably sacrificing - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 45
www.gateway.com Building a music library Use Windows Media Player to build a music library. You can organize your music tracks (individual MP3 or WMA audio files) desktop to the music library. Caution During the download process, WMA and MP3 files may become corrupt. If you are having trouble - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 46
4: Using Drives and Media Files Creating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CD Important We recommend that you do not use your computer for other tasks while creating CDs or DVDs. If you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, you need permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 47
www.gateway.com Creating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can create video DVDs using Windows DVD Maker. To create a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker: Important We recommend that you do - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 48
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files 4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens. 5 Find and select the videos you want to add to the video DVD, then click Add. The videos are added to the video list, and a graphic in the lower left corner of the window shows you how much disc - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 49
• Menu text changes the disc title, font, and button names. • Customize menu changes the menu fonts, background and foreground videos, audio track, and button styles. • Slide show creates a slide show from photo files. 8 Click Burn. Your DVD is recorded. Creating and copying data discs You can burn - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 50
CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Media Files Using Windows Media Center If your computer has Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, you can use Windows Media Center to watch TV, videos, and movies, listen to music, and view photos. Media Center is a simplified, streamlined - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 51
TV tuner card (if installed). • Online Media lets you play online games. • Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your computer, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another digital media device (such as an MP3 player). • Pictures + Videos lets you - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 52
with your computer may look different from that shown below.) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric keypad/data entry buttons Power button Transport buttons Navigation buttons Button(s) Shortcut buttons Start button Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Numeric - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 53
CHAPTER 5 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to networking • Wired Ethernet networking • Wireless Ethernet networking • Setting up your network connection • Testing your network • Adding a printer to your network • Sharing resources • Using the network 47 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 54
, you should contact your ISP for any specific instructions they have for setting up a network. Standard Ethernet runs at 10 Mbps, Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet runs at 1000 a wired Ethernet network. The network is made up of a router, a cable or DSL modem, your computers, and - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 55
result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. For a wired Ethernet network you need: • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer: 1 Click ( - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 56
need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 57
Router WAN port To set up a network using a router: 1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other end into a grounded, 110V electrical outlet. 2 Turn on your computers. 3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 58
buy your access point, make sure it has: • IEEE 802.11n support. 802.11n is the fastest method for wireless communications. 802.11n is out Gateway's accessory store at www.gateway.com. For a wireless Ethernet network you need: • Your Gateway computer with a wireless Ethernet network card installed - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 59
wireless cards and drivers on the computers that do not have them already installed. To order wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store at www.gateway.com. Use the documentation that comes with your wireless cards for instructions on installing the cards and any required drivers - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 60
first time you turned on your computer. Connecting to your network Help For more information about connecting to your network, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the following in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. • Connect to an available network • Manually add a wireless Ethernet - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 61
www.gateway.com To connect to your wireless Ethernet network: 1 Click (Start), then click Network. The Network window opens. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center. The Network and - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 62
Support. Type wireless network security methods in the Search a wired Ethernet network turn off any firewall software on your desktop computer • Turn off all of the devices, then power them back on • Refer to your router's or access point's troubleshooting information • Contact your Internet service - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 63
share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the computers connected to the network. Important To share a printer among the network computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 64
and Sound, click computers • Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders Help For more information about workgroups, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type workgroups in the Search Turn on network discover and file sharing. 3 Double-click the name of the computer - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 65
the computer you are sending the file from. You can obtain the printer driver and installation instructions from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the manufacturer's Web site. To print files across the network: 1 Open the file you want to print, then click Print. 2 Click the arrow button - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 66
CHAPTER 5: Networking Your Computer 60 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 67
CHAPTER 6 Protecting Your Computer • Hardware security • Data security • Security updates 61 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 68
turn on your computer or access your files. These passwords are set in your computer's BIOS setup utility. Use a password that you can remember but that would be hard for someone else to guess. Tip For instructions on creating a startup and hard drive password, see your computer's Reference Guide - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 69
service. You may have received a free limited time subscription to one of these services when you purchased your computer on page 67. Your new Gateway computer may have the McAfee SecurityCenter installed computer against viruses, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type viruses in the Search - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 70
McAfee is set up to automatically retrieve the latest virus definitions from the Internet and install them on your computer. If you turn off this automatic feature, you should manually update your virus definitions. To update your virus definitions: 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 71
www.gateway.com 2 Click Computer & Files. A list of services appears to the right of Computer & Files category. 3 Click Configure in the services area. The Computer & Files Configuration screen opens. 4 Click the grey Virus protection is enabled bar to expand that area, then click Advanced. 5 Click - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 72
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer Using McAfee Parental Controls You can use McAfee Parental Controls to restrict your children from accessing specific Web sites or spending too much time on the Internet. To use McAfee Parental Controls: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, McAfee, then click McAfee - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 73
www.gateway.com 4 Click the control you want to configure, then follow the instructions for modifying that control. 5 Click OK. Using Windows Security Center Windows Security Center helps protect your computer through: • A firewall • Automatic Windows updates • Third party virus protection software - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 74
a high-priority Windows update to fix the problem. You should update Windows regularly to keep your computer secure. To update Windows: 1 Click (Start your computer. Help For more information about Windows Update, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type Windows update in the Search Help - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 75
www.gateway.com 4 Click Change Settings. The Change Settings dialog box opens. BigFix 5 Make your changes to the schedule settings, then click OK. Your computer may include BigFix. BigFix monitors your computer for problems and conflicts. It automatically gathers information about the latest bugs, - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 76
CHAPTER 6: Protecting Your Computer 70 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 77
CHAPTER 7 Customizing Windows • Changing screen settings • Changing system sounds • Changing mouse settings • Adding and modifying user accounts • Changing power-saving settings • Changing accessibility settings 71 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 78
user guide. computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. If the color in your images seems "false" or "jumpy," especially after you have played a game or run a video Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 79
www.gateway.com Changing the appearance of windows and backgrounds You can change the appearance of Windows desktop items, such as the colors of windows and dialog boxes and the color and design of the desktop background. To change Window colors and effects: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 80
screen saver to keep others from viewing your screen while you are away from your computer. Windows supplies a variety of screen savers that you can choose from, and many more are available , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type screen savers in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 74 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 81
www.gateway.com Changing gadgets Gadgets are constantly running mini-programs that are visible on your Windows desktop. They can be moved, removed, resized, and configured according to your preference. Although you can position them anywhere on your desktop, gadgets are usually visible on the right - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 82
CHAPTER 7: Customizing Windows Using a gadget's control panel Some gadgets have built-in control panels that you can use to control their behavior. To use a gadget's control panel: 1 In the Sidebar, hold the mouse pointer over the gadget. The gadget's built-in control panel appears on the gadget. ( - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 83
setup poster or your Reference Guide. 3 Plug the projector's or monitor's power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. 4 Turn on your computer. Windows recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 84
select the check box for Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor. You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to position it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on your desk. 10 Click OK. Changing system sounds You can change the sounds that play for system events, such as Windows - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 85
Help and Support. Type mouse settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings. To change your mouse settings: Shortcut Start Ö Control Panel Ö Hardware and Sound Ö Mouse 1 Click - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 86
customize a user account for each person who uses your computer. You can also change between user accounts without turning off your computer. User account tips • If you want to create an , click Start, then click Help and Support. Type user accounts in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. 80 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 87
that were running for the previous user continue to run. • Log turned off. You can select one of the defined power schemes or create a custom power scheme. Help For more information about power schemes, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type power scheme or power management in the Search - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 88
settings for your display, processor, and expansion cards • Behavior of your computer's power button The Edit Play Settings dialog box opens. 6 Click Save changes. 7 To create a new power plan, on the left side of the window click Create a power plan, then follow the on-screen instructions. 82 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 89
www.gateway.com Changing accessibility settings Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less your mouse pointer. • Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse. • Start Narrator reads on-screen - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 90
Speech Recognition turns speech recognition on. With an attached microphone, you can then control your computer using voice computer to better understand you helps you create several voice samples that your computer can use to better recognize the words you speak. • Open the Speech Reference Card - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 91
31 using 31 display using screen saver 74 documentation Gateway Web site 2 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 4 documents creating 14 opening 14 printing 15 saving 14 downloading files 21 drivers updating 2 drives CD 31 diskette 31 DVD 31 DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW 32 identifying drive types 31 mapping - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 92
59 maximize button 9 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus 63 McAfee Privacy Service 63 McAfee SecurityCenter 63 scanning for viruses 63 starting 63 updating 64 McAfee Spamkiller 63 McAfee VirusScan 63 Media Center see Windows Media Center Media Player 34 memory card reader memory card types supported 30 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 93
PDA memory cards 30 playing audio CD 33, 35 audio file 34 Media Player file 34 multimedia files 34 music CD 35 Windows Media Player file 34 power changing See programs Sound Recorder recording audio 37 Start button 6 Start menu 7 starting programs 7 subnet mask entering 54 support using 2 - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 94
19 Web page 19 Web site 19 connecting to 20 downloading files 21 Gateway 2 window 8 close button 9 closing 9, 16 maximize button 9 menu bar 9 minimize button 9 title bar 8 Windows clipboard 10 Product Key Code 4 Search utility 12 Windows Media Center 44 help 3 remote control 46 Windows Media Player - Gateway GT5468 | 8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Window - Page 95
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